Admitted Students Next Steps

Congratulations!

You're Admitted. Now What?

Use this webpage to accept your offer of admission, sign up for housing, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and explore the advantages of earning your Health Sciences degree in the heart of the medical world!

Admitted Students Checklist

Visit Campus

Attend an Admitted Student Day on Friday, March 20 or Friday, April 10. These events provide an inside look at what it means to become a UMR Raptor! This event is exclusively reserved for fall 2026 admitted students. Registration will open in February 2026.

Can’t make it to campus for an Admitted Student Day? Request a visit to campus. Schedule a Daily Visit where you'll meet with an Admissions Counselor and take a campus tour. In this small group setting, you'll have all the time you need to ask questions and solidify your future.

Complete the Scholarship Application

Log into your application portal and complete the UMR Scholarship Application* to be considered for additional scholarships. Funding through the UMR Scholarship Application is based on available funds and is not guaranteed.

*The deadline for spring 2026 admitted students is December 8, 2025. The deadline for fall 2026 admitted students is March 1, 2026.

Explore Financial Aid Opportunities

Complete your 2026-27 FAFSA application. The FAFSA Deadline Act ensures the FAFSA will launch annually on October 1. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Learn how to interpret your estimated financial aid package. This video offers an example of a financial aid package and does not reflect your personal package.
Questions? View the Frequently Asked Questions resource and contact One Stop Student Services at [email protected] or call 507-258-8069.

*One Stop will offer 1:1 sessions during New Raptor Advising and Registration to answer quick questions. If your conversation requires more time or in-depth support, we encourage you to schedule a 30-minute appointment through the One Stop Contact page.

Apply for Housing

The 2026-27 Housing Application opens on Monday, February 2, 2026. You must accept your offer of admission and submit the enrollment deposit before you can complete this step. The housing application deadline is June 1, 2026.
All first- and second-year students live on campus unless a student meets an exemption criteria and receives approval from the Office of Residential Life. Learn more about the Live-On Requirements.
A $125 non-refundable housing application fee is required as part of the housing application process.

* Please contact the Office of Residential life at [email protected] with any questions.

Attend a New Raptor Advising and Registration Day

Register for courses, get a comprehensive financial aid overview and become more familiar with campus to prepare for UMR. Sign up to attend a New Raptor Advising and Registration Day. Attendance is mandatory for all incoming UMR students. Registration for New Raptor Advising and Registration will open in spring 2026.

Complete the UMR Math Assessment

Complete the online UMR Math Assessment* prior to attending New Raptor Advising and Registration Day. For more details, view the Math Assessment Guide. The Math Assessment will open in spring 2026.

*Students with anticipated incoming math credit still need to take the exam. You will discuss any transferable math credit and your math assessment score with a Student Success Coach during your New Raptor Advising and Registration Day.

Complete All Additional Requirements

Submit final transcripts. All high school and college transcripts must be submitted before the first day of classes. UMR enrollment is conditional upon receiving final transcripts. UMR follows the Twin Cities policy on final transcripts.
Complete your vaccination requirement. The University of Minnesota requires all enrolled students to meet vaccination requirements. Please complete the Online Student Immunization Form.

Admitted Students Next Steps

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Admitted Students Checklist

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